The YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution have announced Latinoland: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority by Marie Arana as this year's CHQ Book Read. This is the fifth year of the county-wide event. Author Marie … [Read more...]
Proposed Jamestown Public Schools Budget Has No Tax Levy Increase
The proposed 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 new teachers. The $120,898,274 spending plan is $5 million more than the current 2025-26 budget. This is the twelfth year in a … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Curiosity Club To Feature Gardening Speakers
The James Prendergast Library is inviting teens and adult patrons to learn about gardening at this month’s Curiosity Club. The club will meet on Tuesdays starting at 5:30 during the month of March. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Seeking 20% Increase In Budget
The James Prendergast Library is seeking public approval for a 20% increase in their budget. Library Executive Director Tress Williams said the organization is looking for taxpayer support to increase funding by $70,000 annually. The Prendergast … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Offering Free ‘Yoga For All Bodies’ Program Through February
The James Prendergast Library is offering Yoga For All Bodies on Tuesday nights through the month of February. The yoga class will be taught by Karen Hansen from Sukanya Burman Dance and Heather Williamson of the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Holding Two Crafting Events
The James Prendergast Library has two crafting events scheduled over the next week. At 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, teens and adults (ages 14 and up) are invited to Meet & Make: Rolled Beeswax Candles. Rolled beeswax candles are simple, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Libraries Receive $654,000 To Help With Building Repairs, Infrastructure Upgrades
Twelve libraries in the 150th Assembly District are receiving a total of $654,000 in state funding. Assemblyman Andrew Molitor announced the funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program will support critical building … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library To Host Two Free Concerts This Month
The James Prendergast Library is hosting two free music concerts in December. The Mozart Chorus will perform from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 and the Brio Bells handbell choir will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library To Present ‘Mystery At The Victorian Inn’ In November
The James Prendergast Library will present “Mystery at the Victorian Inn” in November. The library recently reopened to the public on October 6, after being closed for six weeks to complete a building construction project. Due to the closure, the … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Opens Today Following Renovations
The James Prendergast Library reopens today after being closed for the last month for renovations. The project, funded through a New York State Aid for Library Construction Grant, included updating the front entrance and doors, Circulation Desk, … [Read more...]
